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Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) December 11, 2012

Akademos, Inc., a leading provider of integrated online bookstores and marketplaces for educational institutions, announced the winners of the Akademos-TextbookX Intern Awards for effectiveness in marketing their college or university bookstore to other students.

Akademos has recognized Katy Zart from Northland College, Andrew Behnke from Wisconsin Lutheran College and Jonathan Kissinger from Central Bible College for their extraordinary work in marketing the organization?s online bookstore.

Each has received a bonus (in addition to their already paid internship) and a textbook scholarship to apply towards purchasing course materials for Spring 2013.

In Fall 2012, Akademos implemented an internship pilot program at 18 schools nationwide. The interns at these schools marketed their institution?s online bookstore by working with administrators on campus to create and/or disseminate marketing materials. The interns? grassroots marketing efforts helped spread the word to fellow students about the enormous textbooks savings available on their school?s online bookstore and marketplace, with the goal of making college textbooks more affordable.

Northland College?s Katy Zart was named the ?hardest working? intern for going above and beyond her duties as an intern this semester. Not only did she help distribute the marketing materials Akademos provided to her, but she created her own unique marketing materials to fit the needs of Northland students and faculty. She constructed multiple webpages about the Online Bookstore on Northland’s .edu website. Katy also attended orientation and on-campus registration events, sent emails to both students and faculty, posted on social media sites, and conducted research for a case study. Katy, along with Jess Wildes, Northland?s Assistant Director of Recruitment Marketing, were instrumental in making their textbook program a success. Their efforts helped Northland students and staff with two missions?save money on course materials, and reduce their carbon footprint by implementing and encouraging sustainable bookstore practices.

Andrew Behnke, a student at Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC), was coined Akademos? ?most effective? intern. Andrew increased traffic to the Online Bookstore, increasing the number of books students purchased at a discounted rate as compared to Fall 2011. Andrew reached out to both faculty and students through multiple avenues?he sent emails, attended events, and distributed materials around campus. Total orders increased in large part due to Andrew, as well as Kyle Edlhuber, WLC?s Campus Shop and Merchandise Manager. Their efforts helped students at Wisconsin Lutheran College save an average of 70% off the textbook list price through shopping on the marketplace.

The ?most creative? intern award was given to Jonathan Kissinger of Central Bible College (CBC). Jonathan knew that in order to effectively reach out to students and faculty about the Online Bookstore, he had to think outside the box. He worked with Rick Miller, CBC?s Executive Director of Campus Services, to make an announcement at mandatory morning chapel services. Additionally, Jonathan distributed marketing materials at a well-attended faculty-student softball game. Jonathan also placed a banner link on the school?s website which increased referral traffic. His unique and engaging ideas went a long way in making the internship program at CBC a success.

“We would like to thank all of this year’s interns for their commitment and enthusiasm,” said Jen Slemp, marketing manager at Akademos. “The intern program is a great way for our students to get real world business experience while helping their fellow students save money on college textbooks.”

Students attending Akademos partner institutions can apply for next year’s internship by submitting a cover letter and resume via TextbookX.com? http://www.textbookx.com/emailus.php.

To learn more about Akademos’ online bookstore service offerings for educational institutions, visit the Akademos website.

About Akademos

Akademos offers virtual bookstore services, eLearning solutions, and an innovative textbook marketplace to schools. Its comprehensive supply-chain solution and commitment to responsive personal service make Akademos a leader in providing affordable textbooks and digital learning tools for schools. Students can choose from new, used, rental, and eBook options while schools can reduce costs and increase operating efficiency. Faculty can search, discover and adopt new texts using the Akademos Textbook Adoption Tool at http://www.adoption.akademos.com. Akademos delivers the right course materials, at affordable prices, on time. Learn more about Akademos’ direct-to-students ecommerce platform at http://www.textbookx.com and its offerings to partner schools at http://www.akademos.com.







3D Animation & VFX Students’ Film Set for the Big Screen

Sunday, December 16, 2012 @ 07:12 PM
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Auckland, New Zealand (PRWEB) December 05, 2012

Shelved is the story of two bumbling robots who are bored by their deadend jobs, until they realise they are about to be replaced! The comedy is a nod towards the early films of directors Kevin Smith (Clerks, Mallrats) and Richard Linklater (Slacker, Dazed and Confused) and offers an ironic take on the recession-era redundancies of recent times.

Eleven Media Design School animation and visual effects students undertook 12 weeks of production, 5,460 hours of rendering and 6,300 hours of work to achieve the five minutes of animation.

?Students and industry collaborated to complete the film, with students handling all the special effects, pre-production and helping out with filming on the day. It is important for the students to get a real feel of what it is like to work in the industry, and to get them away from their computer screens and into the fierce pace of working for a live production,? said Shelved director James Cunningham, who is a senior 3D lecturer at Media Design School.

Shelved stars some of New Zealand?s top comedic talent including lead actors Simon McKinney and Stephen Papps, as well as Penny Ashton and Peter Rowley, all of whom were transformed into fully animated robots by the team of students.

Weta senior concept artist Greg Broadmore (District 9, Lord Of The Rings, King Kong) was also on board with the project, drawing the original robot sketches. It is not the first time he has collaborated with the school. In 2011, Broadmore worked with students to bring his characters to life in the short film Dr Grordbort Presents: The Deadliest Game.

The film is available on Vimeo at http://vimeo.com/45684858 and will screen at Event Cinemas, Queen Street to a VIP audience including Mayor Len Brown on December 18.

ABOUT 3D ANIMATION AT MEDIA DESIGN SCHOOL

Media Design School?s Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects) is a comprehensive three-year degree that provides industry-focused training in an immersive production-based environment. Students learn from industry professionals as they are plunged into a studio-like environment to gain the technical, production and creative skills that will set them apart in the industry.

In recent years, the school has achieved international acclaim for short films including Rotting Hill, Time For Change, Das Tub and First Contact and is distinguished by its high profile industry collaborations.

Graduates have gone on to work at production houses and film studios around the world.

ABOUT MEDIA DESIGN SCHOOL

Media Design School is New Zealand?s most-awarded private tertiary institution and distinguished by its close alignment to industry. The Auckland based school offers specialist degrees for emerging creative industries including the Bachelor of Art and Design (3D Animation and Visual Effects), the Bachelor of Creative Technologies (Game Art), the Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming) and the Bachelor of Media Design. A range of foundation diplomas and graduate qualifications are also available.

Media Design School is part of Laureate International Universities, the world?s largest private university group with over 60 universities in 29 countries, including dedicated design schools in San Diego, California, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; Berlin and Hamburg, Germany; and Milan, Italy. For more information, visit http://www.mediadesignschool.com








Kansas City, Mo. (PRWEB) August 11, 2012

Students, faculty, staff and graduates of Metropolitan Community College now have a new opportunity to earn a bachelor?s or a graduate degree through a new transfer agreement with Grantham University, a 61-year-old institution delivering accredited online degree programs to working adult students around the world.

?Grantham is an online university which allows students greater flexibility to earn an advanced degree even if they are working full time, raising families, or serving on military active duty,? said Marilyn Bartels, Ph.D., Grantham?s provost and chief academic officer. ?Through transfer agreements with schools like Metropolitan Community College, we are able to provide more opportunities to improve students? pursuit of higher education and a more secure future.?

The agreements, signed by leaders of the two schools on August 10, 2012, allow students to transfer credits to Grantham toward earning a bachelor?s or graduate degree. In addition, eligible faculty, staff and graduates of Metropolitan Community College will receive discounted tuition at Grantham. All Metropolitan Community College faculty and staff who enroll within the first six months of the agreement will receive a $ 500 tuition grant from Grantham.

?This partnership between Grantham and MCC is important because it provides MCC students a pathway to baccalaureate degrees through online courses,? said Paul Long, MCC?s vice chancellor for academic affairs and technology. ?Students can move right into the four-year degree path and continue learning wherever they are.?

Key representatives for both institutions were on hand for the ceremony, including: Dr. Mark Skousen, author, noted economist, and namesake of Grantham?s Skousen School of Business; Dr. Bartels; Mr. Long; Grantham University President, Joe McGrath; Sergeant First Class Darryl Myers, Grantham graduate and US Army reservist; and Richard Curasi, COL, USA (Ret.), MCC military and ROTC programs advisor.

Grantham?s mission is to provide accessible, affordable, professionally relevant degree programs in a continuously changing global society. For more information about Grantham University and its degree programs, visit http://www.grantham.edu or call 800-955-2527.

MCC?s mission is to prepare students, serve communities and create opportunities throughout Greater Kansas City. For more information about Metropolitan Community College and its degree programs, visit http://www.mcckc.edu or call 816-604-1000.

About Grantham University

Established in 1951, Grantham University specializes in online education for the working adult student. Grantham?s online undergraduate and graduate degree programs include: Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Medical Coding and Billing, Nursing, Human Resource Management and Business Intelligence. Accredited since 1961 by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, Grantham University has compiled a distinguished record as a respected and accredited distance learning university spanning six decades of service to education.

About Metropolitan Community College

Metropolitan Community College, founded in 1915, has a mission of preparing students, serving communities, creating opportunities. As the largest higher education institution in Greater Kansas City, MCC?s five campuses ? Blue River, Business & Technology, Longview, Maple Woods and Penn Valley ? serve more than 40,000 students annually through for-credit and non-credit courses and business services. Find more information at http://www.mcckc.edu or on MCC?s news blog at http://blogs.mcckc.edu/insider.








Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 05, 2012

It’s no secret that college students are glued to their cell phones. If one were to visit any college campus at any given time, they’d be bound to see half the population walking around, nearly crashing into each other, gazing down at screens with fingers moving furiously.

But what is it really that college students are using their cell phones for? Games? Text messaging? Email? And how often?

Study Breaks, in conjunction with Campus 2 Careers, has just released its Student Mobile Survey to find out what, exactly, students are doing on their phones.From questions about how often QR codes are scanned to inquiries about purchasing habits via mobile and queries about any potential frustration that might arise when sites aren’t optimized for mobile use, the survey seeks to get the details–some inside insight–on students’ mobile habits: what they like, what they don’t like and what they’re actually using these devices for.

With hundreds of students surveyed and more to come, Study Breaks is anxious to provide insight into the mobile habits of college students everywhere.

To get a sneak peek at what ‘s being asked, click here.

Campus 2 Careers is an Austin-based job search site that matches students and recent grads with entry-level jobs and internships. They’ve been called the “lovechild of Monster and eHarmony,” but their site is exclusively for college students and recent grads. They suggest checking them out at campus2careers.com, with the guarantee it will be the most fun one can have on a job board.

Study Breaks College Media provides a one-stop solution for small businesses, providing them with big marketing strategies and delivering college students.

Study Breaks magazine is an award-winning line of monthly entertainment magazines for college students with a mission can best be explained through its slogan: We are college life. Published by Shweiki Media Printing Company, it is distributed in five Texas cities (Austin, Houston, San Antonio, San Marcos and Lubbock) and three southeast cities (Athens, GA; Auburn, AL; Columbia, SC). (studybreaks.com)








Houston, TX (PRWEB) August 05, 2012

A new Apple coupon bestows a $ 100 gift card upon grateful college students with their purchase of a Mac computer. Featured today on CouponBuzz.com, this special offer from Apple is attracting consumer attention as a nice perk for Mac buyers resigned to paying full price on the rarely discounted computers. The $ 100 dollar gift card can be used for apps, books, music and movies, all essential entertainment staples of a college student.

Increasingly, a laptop has become an essential centerpiece of back-to-school supplies. Professors email homework assignments, and class groups meet online. Assignments are submitted to websites and information saved on the Cloud. Library books are reserved online, and well-built power point presentations are becoming ?de rigueur? in the modern classroom. The standard of quality Apple builds into their Mac computers guarantees a hassle-free college year, and an ease of use that allows users to pursue their passion; be it gaming, media editing, word processing or content streaming.

?We are getting a lot of returning students and prospective freshman clicking through on our link to this Apple coupon,? said Justin Bowen, one of the senior directors at CouponBuzz.com. ?An extra $ 100 dollar gift card to spend on the hot new single, the latest popular app, or a best-selling ebook is proving to be a very attractive offer.?

In order to utilize the Apple coupon offering the $ 100 dollar gift card, the consumer must be a current college student, accepted at a college, the parent of a student, or faculty and/or staff. Almost every Apple computer qualifies for the offer, including configure-to-order purchases. The Mac Mini and refurbished Apple computers are exceptions worth noting. To utilize the coupon and find a link to the full line of qualifying Mac computers, online shoppers can visit the dedicated Apple coupon section at CouponBuzz.com, located here http://couponbuzz.com/apple-coupons.html.








Brooklyn, New York (PRWEB) June 21, 2012

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 3 out of every 10 students held a full- or part-time job in July of 2011. It is this startling statistic that has led Gil Cygler of AllCar Rent-A-Car, New York’s leading independent car rental company, to launch a Summer Street Marketing Team consisting entirely of local college students.

“The young adults in this community have a lot to offer,” explains Gil. “Unfortunately, the state of the economy has made it increasingly difficult for these students to get practical experience.”

Created in partnership with Berkeley College and St. Francis University, the AllCar Street Marketing Team does more than provide students with a steady paycheck. “At the end of the day, students who participate in the program will gain invaluable insight into the operations of a successful small business.”

AllCar’s Street Marketing Team will consist of 12-15 student members. These employees will be tasked with promoting AllCar’s various New York City locations at local festivals and events, as well as assisting in day-to-day marketing tasks. “These won’t be easy positions, by any means. These students will be an integral part of our marketing department.”

New York City has struggled with unemployment across all age groups ? in February more than 10 percent of the city’s residents were without work. Today, that number is closer to 8.8 percent, thanks to a boom in the city’s growing technology sector.

While the city’s employment outlook still appears bleak, Mayor Bloomberg remains optimistic, “We now know that New York City?s economy has exceeded previous estimates, fared better than the country as a whole, and outperformed other cities.”

According to New York City Councilman, Lew Fidler, it’s initiatives like the AllCar Street Marketing Team that will enable the unemployment rate to keep dropping, “I applaud AllCar for creating these summer jobs. AllCar has always shown itself to be a community spirited company and putting kids to work during the summer is just the kind of thing our community needs more of.”

In the past year, AllCar Rent-A-Car has opened two new locations, the most recent in the heart of Harlem. Locally owned and operated, AllCar’s locations are managed and staffed by members of the community in which they’re housed.

You can catch the AllCar Street Marketing Team at Brooklyn Cyclones games as well as various Rooftop Film events this summer. For more information on future Street Team appearances, please contact AllCar Rent-A-Car at 1-800-697-2227.

About AllCar Rent-A-Car

AllCar Rent-A-Car is New York City’s premiere rental company. With 12 locations throughout the five boroughs, AllCar is focused on providing the highest quality car rental experience in New York. Book your rental online at http://www.allcarrentacar.com.








Margate, FL (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

Students from a variety of South Florida colleges and universities will face off on June 19 at 6:00 p.m. to determine which school produces the most knowledgeable IT experts. A live game show dubbed The Tech Factor Challenge will award $ 1,000 in cash to the top college team. The event will take place before an audience at the state-of-the-art technology campus of Saveology at 5259 Coconut Creek Parkway in Margate. A fast growing division of Saveology, MyTechHelp provides live 24/7 tech support for individuals and businesses.

Local colleges and universities who will field teams for the inaugural event include Atlantic Technical Center, ITT Tech, Keiser University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University. The colleges are encouraged to invite students to support their respective teams and to show school spirit.

The general public and the media are invited to attend the event, which is completely free and will feature a number of door prizes. At least 10 people in attendance will be randomly selected to receive year-long memberships to MyTechHelp, each valued at $ 120.00. Food and drinks will be available at deep discounts from Peroni?s Joint, a casual pizzeria and Italian grill which just opened several doors down in the Saveology Plaza and is owned by the Company.

?MyTechHelp was created to provide our customers with around the clock repair services for every electronic device they may own,? said MyTechHelp and Saveology CEO Benzion Aboud. ?We hope to attract a high-energy audience from the schools themselves, Margate and the surrounding cities and are excited to invite them into our home. Our vision is for the Saveology Plaza to serve as a catalyst for renewed growth, and the opening of Peroni?s Joint is another way that we hope to create some forward momentum and a gathering place for the Margate community.?

During The Tech Factor Challenge, a panel of expert judges will put a series of increasingly difficult questions to the college teams. During the final round, each group will be asked to solve a complex problem, giving them the chance to demonstrate their computer abilities.

?The Tech Factor Challenge is a great opportunity for us to evaluate the technical skills of young people coming out of local schools,? said Meredith Jimenez, who serves as head of corporate development for MyTechHelp and Saveology. ?We expect to hire dozens of MyTechHelp team members in the coming months, and are always on the lookout for talented individuals with deep IT knowledge and experience.?

In recent weeks MyTechHelp and Saveology have each held job fairs that have led to the hiring of dozens of new employees. The two companies expect to add a combined total of 700 new jobs over the next three years.

MyTechHelp?s technology experts help repair and optimize electronic devices ranging from computers (Macs and PCs) to home networks, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, digital cameras, televisions and more. Comfortable working with all types of products, operating systems and software, including Apple?, Microsoft ?, and others, MyTechHelp?s staff resolves an impressive 96 percent of customer problems in just minutes.

About MyTechHelp

MyTechHelp is a national leader in providing technical support across various product brands and technology devices for individuals and small businesses. The rapidly expanding Company is headquartered in the United States and utilizes a team of highly skilled, American tech support agents who are available to provide live assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether customers opt for a low-cost monthly subscription or one-time Instant Support, My Tech Help provides immediate and specialized remote assistance which resolves over 96 % of problems within minutes. The expert support team at MyTechHelp is prepared to repair or optimize any electronic product a person may have in his/her home. Learn more at http://www.mytechhelp.com.








Margate, FL (PRWEB) May 23, 2012

MyTechHelp, a fast-growing division of Saveology, will bring IT students from local colleges together to compete in a unique game show competition called ?The Tech Factor.? The event, which is being held on June 19 at 6:00 p.m., will feature a number of two-person college teams competing for a $ 1,000 cash prize. The event is being held at the new, state-of-the-art technology campus of Saveology at 5259 Coconut Creek Parkway in Margate.

Atlantic Technical Center, ITT Tech and Keiser University have already confirmed that they will be represented by their top computer whizzes for the event. During the game show, each two-person team will be required to answer questions from a panel of expert judges. These questions, increasing in difficulty, will consist of general computer knowledge as well as digital product functionality. During the final round, known as the Tech Factor Challenge, each team will face a complex problem that will give them the opportunity to actually demonstrate their technical prowess.

?As a local company which relies on having strong technology expertise, we are really looking forward to hosting this event,? said Benzion Aboud, who is CEO of MyTechHelp and Saveology. ?I expect this to be a high-energy event that will be a lot of fun. We want to see what kind of IT talent is coming out of the local schools, and which students rise to the Tech Factor challenge.?

The headquarters of Saveology and MyTechHelp will provide the perfect backdrop to this exciting community event. Modeled after the offices of Silicon Valley technology companies, the futuristic building includes amenities ranging from a putting green, basketball court and gym to a barber shop, koi pond, exotic animals and a limitless supply of drinks and snacks for its employees.

This latest event will come on the heels of a May 21 job fair which drew dozens of applicants seeking to fill 50 currently available positions at MyTechHelp. The business is looking for technology experts who can provide live technical support to the Company?s 100,000-plus monthly subscribers. MyTechHelp?s technology experts help repair and optimize electronic devices ranging from computers (Macs and PCs) to home networks, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, digital cameras, televisions and more. Comfortable working with all types of products, operating systems and software, including Apple?, Microsoft ?, and others, MyTechHelp?s staff resolves an impressive 96 percent of customer problems in just minutes.

About MyTechHelp

MyTechHelp is a national leader in providing technical support across various product brands and technology devices for individuals and small businesses. The rapidly expanding Company is headquartered in the United States and utilizes a team of highly skilled, American tech support agents who are available to provide live assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether customers opt for a low-cost monthly subscription or one-time Instant Support, My Tech Help provides immediate and specialized remote assistance which resolves over 96 % of problems within minutes. The expert support team at MyTechHelp is prepared to repair or optimize any electronic product a person may have in his/her home. Learn more at http://www.mytechhelp.com.








Pasadena, CA (PRWEB) September 8, 2010

In developing countries and impoverished communities around the world, obtaining clean water is a daily struggle. Through the aegis of Art Center College of Design?s Designmatters and Environmental Design departments, the College partnered with fellow N.G.O. Un Techo Para mi Pais (?A Roof for My Country?) to address the everyday needs of the impoverished people in Campamento San Jos


Reedley, CA (PRWEB) April 10, 2012

Wellspring Academy of California, a program of Wellspring, the leading provider of treatment programs for overweight young people, has announced a new and innovative partnership with Golden State Virtual Academy. As of Monday, April 9, students at Wellspring will benefit from a state-of-the-art, ?blended? curriculum delivery model in a highly interactive and personalized format known as a ?Virtual Academy.? This educational advance provides the structure and flexibility for students to efficiently earn their high school diplomas.

?Wellspring Academy of California is committed to providing each student with an opportunity to receive a quality education, excel in the classroom and meet his or her academic goals, all while fully immersed in the activity, nutritional education, and cognitive-behavior therapy for which Wellspring is renowned,? said Don Burnard, Ed.D., Executive Director of Wellspring Academy. ?As we continue our ongoing efforts to build a culture of achievement, we are excited to announce the launch of this new instructional model for our students.?

Golden State Virtual Academy delivers a high-quality, well-supported education based on best practices that combine academic rigor, flexibility and a strong support network to deliver successful student outcomes. All Golden State Virtual Academy courses are aligned to meet California state and national standards, and coursework utilizes a multimedia-based format to make learning more enjoyable.

?The new Virtual Academy offers a more comprehensive curriculum with a much broader selection of course offerings that can fill a wide variety of gaps in course credits,? said Dr. Burnard. ?College-prep courses range from the core basics of math, English, science and social studies, to electives like graphic design, psychology and sociology, and include courses necessary to meet the requirements for admission into California?s UC system.?

Students will first get tested in order to place them in appropriate grade-level and ability courses, explained Dr. Burnard. They will then proceed through the course of study at their own pace, with the support of fully certified instructors online, as well as instructors onsite, in the classroom at Wellspring. Students will spend an average of 2-3 hours per day in the classroom plus a variety of assigned exercises including videos, reading assignments, simulations, games to help them review concepts and vocabulary, quizzes, discussions, and weekly projects. Combining an individualized curriculum with a low student-to-teacher ratio provides the student with unlimited support.

?We are excited to work and collaborate with Wellspring Academy to deliver a blended learning model that incorporates the best of online learning with face-to-face support and instruction on site,? said Randy Cook, Principal of Golden State Virtual Academy. ?This is a learning model that will not only improve the current education delivery model, but transform it.?

He added: ?This model, in its different forms, is the future of education. Wellspring students will soon realize that Golden State Virtual Academy and Wellspring Academy’s blended education program is extremely student-centered and highly personalized for each learner. We are confident that these students will not only be more productive in this model, but will also demonstrate higher levels of academic achievement.?

Wellspring is America?s leading provider of weight-loss camps and residential treatment programs for overweight young people, families, and adults. Wellspring Camps and Wellspring Academies have helped thousands of overweight and obese individuals achieve dramatic weight loss, better fitness, and improved moods and self-confidence. With 15 programs nationwide and one in the UK, Wellspring programs have achieved among the best results ever reported in scientific journals for non-surgical weight loss programs for children, adolescents or adults. For more information, visit http://www.wellspringweightloss.com.

Wellspring is a member of CRC Health Group, the most comprehensive network of specialized behavioral care services in the nation. CRC Health Group offers the largest array of personalized treatment options, allowing individuals, families, and professionals to choose the most appropriate treatment setting for their behavioral, addiction, weight management and therapeutic education needs. CRC is committed to making its services widely and easily available, while maintaining a passion for delivering advanced treatment. Since 1995, CRC programs have helped individuals and families reclaim and enrich their lives.

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